Sermons on Joel Smith:

Warnings From Heaven Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 19, 2009

What can we do to get our priorities back in line? Studying the book of Revelation is one solution. This book gives us life’s big picture that will put all of life’s problems into their proper perspective.

Purpose: To show that warnings of coming judgment are demonstrations of God’s grace. Aim: I want the listener to serve God energetically since judgment is imminent. INTRODUCTION: It is SO easy to let life get out of focus. Life is filled with necessary things that need doing. There are bills to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vision Of Wonderful Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon seeks to lay a proper foundation for biblical worship that is wonderful to Jesus, not necessarily to us.

“The Vision of Wonderful Worship” John 4:9-26 A paramedic was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” the paramedic began, “we got a call from that big white church on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

It�s Not About The Gifts

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 14, 2009

Gifts, even good gifts such as family and Christmas traditions, are only a shadow of the Giver.

Christmas � It�s Not About the Gifts TCF Sermon December 13, 2009 When we think of Christmas, it brings to mind many different things perhaps different things for each of us. Of course, the good, Christian answer to the question, what do you think of when you think of Christmas, is that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

God declared a profound change would take place. In the Old Testament His Spirit had used only a few lives on a few occasions to make his will known… but a day was going to come when he would POUR OUT the working of his Spirit on all who receive Him.

Empowered by the Spirit Series: ROOTS (Acts) Brad Bailey – September 25, 2011 Intro : Today we are continuing in our series entitled “ROOTS” which is calling us to recapture the life and ministry of Jesus in us. We are seeking to hear through the Book of Acts… how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Upper Room To The Streets Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 11, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Act Pt2- From the Upper Room to the Streets Homework/Last Weeks Challenge Worked on verse from Joel? Someone recite? Homework last week- read Act 1-4, record one thought. Review/Recap Continue our study of Acts- The Acts of the Apostles. That name is significant- demonstrates both the- work of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Tongues Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013

Pentecost, in most people’s mind, is what they think of when you hear the word “Pentecostal.” (Pentecost has a much richer history & meaning)

The Holy Spirit & His Work Introduction: A Jack Harris was an older man, gardener, winter he was stuck in his house. 1 Every year his kids got him a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas to give him something to do over the winter months. a One year, 5000 piece puzzle: took him 16 months to put it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues: What? Why? When? Who? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 22, 2014

To speak in tongues or not to. Most Christians will be confronted withi this issue at some point in their lives. This sermon addresses what tongues were in the NT, their purpose in God's plan and whether God intended them to be permanent or transitory.

Tongues: What? Why? When? Who? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 22, 2014 TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When You Ask From God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016

We had to be careful when we ask from God through praying making sure that it is in accordance to His will and He has promised to grant our prayers.

We are continuing our study in the Book of 1 Samuel. We are now in chapter 8 - we are studying one chapter at a time. Every chapter has a spiritual application for all of us if we only know how to look for them. Today, we are going to talk about asking God in prayer. Do you know that one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reaffirmation Of The Promise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2016

Can you imagine what it would be like if the Book of Acts were missing from the NT? You would pick up your Bible and see the ministry of Jesus ending in the Gospel of John; next you would read about a guy named Paul writing to followers of Jesus in Rome.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 SERIES: Preaching through the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe SERMON I.A.1: THE REAFFIRMATION OF THE PROMISE SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The Walking Dead has survivors battling to survive during a zombie doomsday scenario.

Walking Dead Series (3 of 4) “The Valley of Dry Bones” Ezekiel 37.1-12 October 20, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Apocalypse of any kind is trending high right now. 1 Biological, chemical, nuclear, collapse of government/economy, zombie . ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 9, 2013

Just wehn and what are the last days? And what differrence does it make?

“The Great Unveiling: You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!” Revelation 6:1-17 & 8:1-5 Growing up I had three very close friends in my church. We did everything together – we inseparable. People fondly referred to us as the 4 horsemen. At the time, I thought that was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebration Of The King Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2023

Palm Sunday: This message on "The Triumphal Entry" teaches us some things about worship, concerning what we should be thankful for and what we should celebrate when we find ourselves in the presence of the one true King, Jesus Christ.

One Palm Sunday, a little boy had a sore throat and had to stay home from church with a babysitter. When the rest of the family came home, they were carrying palm branches; and the little boy asked what they were for. His father told him that people waved them in celebration as Jesus passed by. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Good News Good News For You? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 28, 2025

Many believers today have come to the conclusion that it is wrong or not very important to share their faith with others. But what does God say about the Good News of Salvation? Is it Good News for you? Then share your good news with ohters

Just a couple weeks ago we received an incredible praise report in our weekly Sunday afternoon prayer meeting. It was on a Communication Card, and it came from our precious Denise Miller. If you don’t know it, Denise works as the secretary of Esther Bennet Elementary School in Sun Valley, where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, John 4:10, Luke 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Ready Or Not

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

A young lady was very busy getting ready for a blind date.

READY OR NOT “Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 2 “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” 3 As Jesus was sitting on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Here! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2020

Jesus is Here! 1. To stand by us (vs. 19a). 2. To speak to us (vs. 19b). 3. To show the truth to us (vs. 20a). 4. To satisfy us (vs. 20b). 5. To send us (vs. 21-23).

Jesus Is Here! The Gospel of John John 20:19-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 8, 2018 (Revised July 8, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Today in John 20 we continue to explore the most hope-giving day in history: The day that our crucified Savior Jesus Christ rose again from the dead! ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist